# \#holo **URL:** https://www.elitefourum.com/tag/holo/1101.md [Latest](https://www.elitefourum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.elitefourum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.elitefourum.com/tags.md) --- ## [God-tier Holo Swirls Megathread](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/god-tier-holo-swirls-megathread/24047)
**Author:** [@caslon](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/caslon)\ **Replies:** 909\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 1:14am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/god-tier-holo-swirls-megathread/24047 "2026-09-28T01:14:50Z")
had to make a gallery bc every keeps posting hot garbage: imgur.com/a/ed6oxjI ill add new ones if they qualify --- ## [God Tier Double Swirls](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/god-tier-double-swirls/36744)
**Author:** [@Dyl](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Dyl)\ **Replies:** 797\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:38am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/god-tier-double-swirls/36744 "2026-09-21T04:38:28Z")
List of Cards w/ Confirmed “Close” Double Swirls Promos Ancient Mew Entei Dark Persian (partial) Rocket’s Hitmonchan Best of Game Winner Rocket’s Mewtwo Best of Game Winner Lapras (HGSS Promo) Meowth Pichu Rainb… --- ## [List of All Known TCG Major Holo Shift Cards (Misaligned Holos)](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/list-of-all-known-tcg-major-holo-shift-cards-misaligned-holos/30989)
**Author:** [@JoshsOddCollection](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/JoshsOddCollection)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 7:33am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/list-of-all-known-tcg-major-holo-shift-cards-misaligned-holos/30989 "2026-09-12T07:33:36Z")
Hello everyone, This is a list of all major TCG holo shift cards. I apologize that the pictures aren’t the best but I had to get a lot of these images from many different sources. I’m choosing to exclude the sources bec… --- ## [Across the Universe - a Comparitive Langauge Study of Base Set's Two Distinct Print Runs](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/across-the-universe-a-comparitive-langauge-study-of-base-sets-two-distinct-print-runs/63668)
**Author:** [@banks](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/banks)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 12:10pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/across-the-universe-a-comparitive-langauge-study-of-base-sets-two-distinct-print-runs/63668 "2026-08-06T12:10:15Z")
Galaxy 1999 vs Cosmos 1999-2000 All base set prints that I have found across all languages fall into two distinct printings: Galaxy 1999 This print run was first and features the iconic Galaxy holo + 1999 copyright date… --- ## [List of All Known TCG Minor Holo Shift Cards (Misaligned Holos)](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/list-of-all-known-tcg-minor-holo-shift-cards-misaligned-holos/36644)
**Author:** [@JoshsOddCollection](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/JoshsOddCollection)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/list-of-all-known-tcg-minor-holo-shift-cards-misaligned-holos/36644 "2026-04-24T19:08:43Z")
Hello everyone, Due to how many holo shift cards that we’ve discovered, I decided to split up my original post into multiple posts. This post will cover the minor holo shifts, while the original only covers the major ho… --- ## [Holo AND Glossy?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/holo-and-glossy/54712)
**Author:** [@banks](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/banks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 12:38pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/holo-and-glossy/54712 "2026-01-07T12:38:41Z")
How many cards can you think of that are holo AND glossy? I like a lot of the old glossy promos but I noticed that most of them aren’t holo. Do you think there was a material reason why they didn’t print glossy, holo ca… --- ## [Sheen Holo vs. Normal Holo for BW EX Cards: Which is Which?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/sheen-holo-vs-normal-holo-for-bw-ex-cards-which-is-which/59928)
**Author:** [@doomrai](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/doomrai)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/sheen-holo-vs-normal-holo-for-bw-ex-cards-which-is-which/59928 "2026-01-01T17:22:25Z")
Hi! I have a quick question for any holofoil experts out there. I got the Dark Explorers Darkrai & the Deck Exclusive variant of that same card. I just can’t tell which is which definitively. One has a holofoil tha… --- ## [WTB Cosmos Foil Fossil Muk](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/wtb-cosmos-foil-fossil-muk/48722)
**Author:** [@joponnes](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/joponnes)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 10:05am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/wtb-cosmos-foil-fossil-muk/48722 "2025-09-21T10:05:29Z")
Edit: this dream has now been completed, thank you everyone who helped me with it or messaged me about potential sellers :slight\_smile: I have my other wants thread too but this card is big enough to deserve its own thr… --- ## [Show us your holo bleeds!](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/show-us-your-holo-bleeds/58430)
**Author:** [@pobennington](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/pobennington)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 8:57pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/show-us-your-holo-bleeds/58430 "2025-09-20T20:57:07Z")
Hi all! Thought this would be interesting to discuss. I’ve encountered too many crazy holo bleeds to ignore, so I’m wondering which is the most prominent one you have! What is a holo bleed? A holo bleed usually refers t… --- ## [Recent Card Altering](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/recent-card-altering/37075)
**Author:** [@wooltchi](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/wooltchi)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 1:13pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/recent-card-altering/37075 "2025-07-25T13:13:26Z")
There recently has been some services that ‘clean’ your cards and will somehow ‘remove’ surface wear, mainly by getting rid of holo scratches. My only guess is they use some type of liquid/paste/whatever that fills in th… --- ## [Language Exclusive Holos Gallery](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/language-exclusive-holos-gallery/56565)
**Author:** [@banks](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/banks)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2025, 9:39am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/language-exclusive-holos-gallery/56565 "2025-07-06T09:39:00Z")
Language exclusive holos are interesting to me because they stand out as a moment of uniqueness across distributions. I’m always curious why a card gets preferential treatment and want to document known language exclusiv… --- ## [Mada0's collection - life of a JP card holo addict](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/mada0s-collection-life-of-a-jp-card-holo-addict/40248)
**Author:** [@mada0](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/mada0)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 8:26am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/mada0s-collection-life-of-a-jp-card-holo-addict/40248 "2025-05-15T08:26:37Z")
▶ Update Log Hello all! Mada0 here, was inspired by many other collectors who have created threads to showcase their collections and finally sitting down to do my own! I am a binder kinda guy, and focus purely on … --- ## [Caring for Chinese TCG Products](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/caring-for-chinese-tcg-products/55125)
**Author:** [@casperrawshark](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/casperrawshark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 1:31am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/caring-for-chinese-tcg-products/55125 "2025-03-28T01:31:29Z")
Hi gang. I’ve recently bought a few boxes of the Chinese edition cards. Namely the Gem 1’s and the 151 Journey. I had such a great experience opening them, they are beautiful - so many variations on the holo patterns we… --- ## [What Is Your Favorite Holofoil Pattern?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-holofoil-pattern/51707)
**Author:** [@Parallax](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Parallax)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-holofoil-pattern/51707 "2025-01-05T15:08:57Z")
Hi everyone, I’m really interested to know what your favorite holofoil patterns are, and the reasoning behind your choices! Here are my top three: First up is Arceus LV.X from the Japanese PT Set. I have never seen a… --- ## [Total Number Of Holofoil Patterns?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/total-number-of-holofoil-patterns/51850)
**Author:** [@Parallax](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Parallax)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2024, 7:09pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/total-number-of-holofoil-patterns/51850 "2024-12-27T19:09:14Z")
Hi everyone, We’ve all heard of holofoil variants such as Cosmos and Cracked Ice, but how many known holofoil patterns are there across the entire TCG? And are any of the patterns unique to Japanese cards? Thanks Par… --- ## [Pinn033's vintage pokédex collection](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pinn033s-vintage-pokedex-collection/36072)
**Author:** [@pinn033](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/pinn033)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 8:50pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pinn033s-vintage-pokedex-collection/36072 "2024-12-14T20:50:37Z")
Hello and welcome to my collection thread. Enjoy! :slight\_smile: (Here’s some fitting music to listen to while your reading because reading the entire thread can take up to 30 minutes) :smiley: Let’s get … --- ## [Holo shift](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/holo-shift/51008)
**Author:** [@PokemonCardsCanada](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/PokemonCardsCanada)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 6:54am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/holo-shift/51008 "2024-10-31T06:54:46Z")
I was wondering if this would be large enough to be considered by cgc as misaligned print layer (holo shift) or is it a little to small still? --- ## [Evolutions Holo cards market](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/evolutions-holo-cards-market/50578)
**Author:** [@ArcticLapras](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ArcticLapras)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 1:12pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/evolutions-holo-cards-market/50578 "2024-10-07T13:12:01Z")
One of the more interesting semi-vintage sets is Evolutions. It´s not a very good set, but it does have a Base-Set feel to it. It features a lot of the original holo cards. Not only that, but some of those cards have a … --- ## [Why Does Eevee Exist in Holo and Non-Holo Versions?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/why-does-eevee-exist-in-holo-and-non-holo-versions/50121)
**Author:** [@Pokegemz](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Pokegemz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 10:31pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/why-does-eevee-exist-in-holo-and-non-holo-versions/50121 "2024-08-31T22:31:07Z")
I’ve recently been on the search for collecting the black star promos in psa10. Does anyone know why eevee is a card in the collection of 50+ that comes in both holo and non holo? Are there any other cards in the set tha… --- ## [Pokemon sky and sea box Rayquaza promo](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-sky-and-sea-box-rayquaza-promo/49724)
**Author:** [@poprock1001](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/poprock1001)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 3:20am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/pokemon-sky-and-sea-box-rayquaza-promo/49724 "2024-08-13T03:20:40Z")
Did anyone purchase the new Sam’s club exclusive sea and sky box? If so can someone post a picture of the rayquaza promo (swsh 29)? I saw it in a video and I am unsure if it was printed with the hd galaxy foil like befor… --- ## [Who can tell me more about these holo energy cards?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/who-can-tell-me-more-about-these-holo-energy-cards/49530)
**Author:** [@zack](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/zack)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 7:42am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/who-can-tell-me-more-about-these-holo-energy-cards/49530 "2024-08-01T07:42:38Z")
Hi, I ran into these cards. It’s a sealed set with Fighting Energy displayed. Who know’s the history of this sealed package? Came it with the Base set? Are all the cards in the seal the same (fighting)? Or is it a com… --- ## [Finding Holo Trainers](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/finding-holo-trainers/48793)
**Author:** [@oorah](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/oorah)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 9:50am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/finding-holo-trainers/48793 "2024-06-19T09:50:03Z")
Lurking here obviously drew me to trophies, which happen to be holo, and happen to be trainer cards sometimes. And while I could never justify buying a Battle Road Cynthia’s Feelings, I am left miffed by the fact that Ja… --- ## [Help checking if my Neo Revelation 1st. Ed. Holos are the double holo variety](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/help-checking-if-my-neo-revelation-1st-ed-holos-are-the-double-holo-variety/41405)
**Author:** [@viridian](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/viridian)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 5:59pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/help-checking-if-my-neo-revelation-1st-ed-holos-are-the-double-holo-variety/41405 "2024-05-21T17:59:22Z")
Hello! I’ve read the guide here on how to identify Neo Revelation double holos. I didn’t realize until today, but actually I do own a few in 1st edition. There are a few that I’m still not quite sure how to tell if they … --- ## [PSA corrected my submission input. Double holo error? Label Switcheroo](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-corrected-my-submission-input-double-holo-error-label-switcheroo/48174)
**Author:** [@rainbowgym](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rainbowgym)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 2:49am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/psa-corrected-my-submission-input-double-holo-error-label-switcheroo/48174 "2024-05-19T02:49:43Z")
I got a submission back and found out PSA switched labels on 4 (2 pairs) of my cards. I will post a picture later of those. But because of that I decided to quick check some other submission who are now at PSA. Seems … --- ## [Question on Hidden Fates card texture/holofoil pattern](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/question-on-hidden-fates-card-texture-holofoil-pattern/47908)
**Author:** [@sturzflugbombardieru](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/sturzflugbombardieru)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 9:00pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/question-on-hidden-fates-card-texture-holofoil-pattern/47908 "2024-04-28T21:00:02Z")
Hey guys (and girls), I am still working on my project of English card rarities and will soon arrive at the Hidden Fates set. For this, I would like to ask a question to the combined wisdom of E4, regarding the shiny Pok… --- ## [When did the Japanese Vintage packs stop having guaranteed holos?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/when-did-the-japanese-vintage-packs-stop-having-guaranteed-holos/47195)
**Author:** [@Bingbong](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Bingbong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 2:13am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/when-did-the-japanese-vintage-packs-stop-having-guaranteed-holos/47195 "2024-03-19T02:13:33Z")
Looking at buying some Japanese Vintage packs and just wondering when did they stop having the holo in every pack? Thanks in advance --- ## [Holo error card queries](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/holo-error-card-queries/45623)
**Author:** [@unearthed\_collection](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/unearthed_collection)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 5:19am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/holo-error-card-queries/45623 "2024-01-30T05:19:54Z")
Hi all First time poster, so apologies in advance for my ignorance! I have recently found my old card collection from the late 90s/early 00s, and will be looking to send some of my best cards to PSA for grading. This fo… --- ## [E-series holo background art](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/e-series-holo-background-art/45740)
**Author:** [@Drew12](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Drew12)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 12:52pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/e-series-holo-background-art/45740 "2024-01-17T12:52:19Z")
New here and just got back into collecting last year with 151. I’m wanting to buy some e-series-era cards and a lot of the pictures I’ve seen of the holos make it seem like the background art isn’t visible through the h… --- ## [List of all the English cracked ice holos](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/list-of-all-the-english-cracked-ice-holos/43963)
**Author:** [@zaneat](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/zaneat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/list-of-all-the-english-cracked-ice-holos/43963 "2023-10-01T18:05:47Z")
Hey all, I have been looking online trying to find a list of all the cracked ice holos in English but it seems no website has any proper list as far as I can tell, does anyone have any idea where I can find it? --- ## [Neo Discovery Poliwrath Holo Varieties](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/neo-discovery-poliwrath-holo-varieties/42516)
**Author:** [@rattledkarp](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rattledkarp)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 2:47am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/neo-discovery-poliwrath-holo-varieties/42516 "2023-07-17T02:47:40Z")
Check out these Poliwrath holo varieties. Flat Holo Normal Holo Double Holo [Next page](https://www.elitefourum.com/tag/holo/1101.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=holo)